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MSD consequences are substantial and suggest opportunities for intervention. Future research will examine the impact of work organization and physical demands on MSDs.

The following article refers to this text: 2014;40(4):331-436

The proportion of nurses who reported working schedules that exceed the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine should raise industry-wide concerns about fatigue and health risks to nurses as well as the safety of patients in their care.

The adverse impact on health caused by the changing health care system must be addressed to prevent further injuries among nurses.